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.

Random words

WordMeaning
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
impregnableincapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
gauntexcessively thin and angular
gapeto open the mouth wide
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
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affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.