GRE Word List

ALOOF

removed or distant either physically or emotionally

The meaning of the word aloof is removed or distant either physically or emotionally.

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WordMeaning
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
sustainto give support or relief to
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
slakesubside
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese