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
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| tribunal | a court or forum of justice |
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| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
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| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
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| humdrum | monotonous |
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