1. The Word of the Week is . . . aloof
Aloof is a word used to describe.
When it describe a verb, it is an adverb.
When it describes a noun, it is an adjective.
See if you can spot the difference in this week’s sentences. 1

2. Definition: aloof: adverb
* at a distance, especially in interest or feeling
Definition: aloof: adjective
* reserved or indifferent 2

3. Synonyms * detached * distant * standoffish * cold * uninterested
Antonyms
* compassionate
* friendly
* kind
* warm
* interested 3

4. aloof
The bird sat aloof on the wire ignoring the friendship of the other birds. 4

5. aloof
The boys always stood aloof from their classmates on the line, chatting and not paying attention to their teacher’s directions. 5

6. aloof
The the girl was shy, but because of that she had a reputation for being aloof. What’s the difference between the two? 6

7. aloof
Schroeder, Charlie Brown’s piano-playing, Beethoven loving friend, is a little aloof. Why do you think that is? 7

8. aloof
How does this quote relate to our word of the week? 8