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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WordMeaning
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
validhaving legal efficacy or force