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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nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
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hypochondriachypochondriacal
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
testyeasily annoyed : irritable