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
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation