GRE Word List
NONCHALANCE
the quality or state of being nonchalant
The meaning of the word nonchalance is the quality or state of being nonchalant.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
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