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
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
lugubriousmournful
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
stringenttight
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing