adjective uninvolved or distant; indifferent.It was hard to get to know her, as she seemed so cool and aloof.How can you remain aloof when you know the country is in peril? adverb…

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adjective characterized by or showing a friendly disposition; free of ill will; congenial.The flight attendant was amiable and wasn’t visibly offended by the passenger’s thoughtless remark.He wasn’t the most efficient at his…

intransitive verb to seep out gradually and slowly, as liquid, gas, or sound may do.Ketchup oozed out the sides of the sandwich.Sweat seemed to ooze from his every pore. intransitive verb to…

adjective providing support or assistance.The boy’s supportive parents got him the extra help he needed to succeed in school.Her husband was supportive of her plan to open a business.His teammates were supportive…