adjective · Easy SAT word

Aloof

distant; remote in manner

Aloof in a sentence

He remained aloof from the social activities throughout the evening.

Synonyms for aloof

distant
detached
remote

Antonyms for aloof

friendly
warm
approachable

Practice aloof on real SAT questions

Vocabulary like aloof appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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