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Aloof

/əˈluf/
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(adv) At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away.

The old man stands aloof from this world.
He stood aloof from her.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new student remained somewhat ____ and didn't talk to many people.

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