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
pulsethe regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart
pinnacea light sailing ship
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar