Question

read the passage.
violet was having a wonderful time at her party. everyone else was, too—everyone, that is, except paul. it was impossible to tell if he was enjoying himself or not. there he stood ramrod straight at the very fringe of all the activity, dressed in a sleek dark - blue suit and looking reserved and aloof. he’d spoken to no one and hadn’t helped himself to any of the food. violet was baffled. why had he even come to her party?
which word is most similar in meaning to “aloof”?

1. content
2. detached
3. distracted
4. peaceful

Explanation:

"Aloof" means distant or detached. "Detached" also implies a sense of being separate or not involved.

Answer:

1. detached