GRE Word List
CAVALIER
casual and offhand; arrogant; N: knight
The meaning of the word cavalier is casual and offhand; arrogant; N: knight.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unsightly | ugly; unpleasant to look at |
| dumbfound | astonish (making dumb); ADJ. dumbfounded, dumfounded, dumbstruck |
| sporadic | occurring irregularly; intermittent |
| imperturbable | unshakably calm; placid |
| marital | pertaining to marriage |
| elysium | place or condition of bliss |
| insolence | impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude |
| cohere | stick together |
| incarcerate | imprison |
| reconcile | make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs |
