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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| annihilate | to cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |