GRE Word List

CAVALIER

marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain

The meaning of the word cavalier is marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain.

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contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
sleekslick
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ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
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impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
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