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 |
|---|---|
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| hoodwink | to deceive by false appearance : dupe |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |