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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| diurnal | active chiefly in the daytime |
| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |
| inimical | being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| crass | gross |
| eddy | a current of water or air running contrary to the main current |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |