cavalier
/ˌkævəˈlɪər/
cav · a · lier
ˌkæv · ə · ˈlɪər
English Definition
adj. careless; arrogant; dismissive
Significado en Español
despreocupado, arrogante
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thờ ơ, kiêu ngạo
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
caval (horse) + ier → knight (extended to arrogant, indifferent)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “cavalier”:
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A
Arrogant
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B
Careful
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C
Timid
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D
Irresolute
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A — Arrogant.
“cavalier” means adj. careless; arrogant; dismissive
Common questions about “cavalier”
What does “cavalier” mean?
cavalier — adj. careless; arrogant; dismissive. In Chinese: 漫不经心的；傲慢的.
How do you pronounce “cavalier”?
cavalier is pronounced /ˌkævəˈlɪər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: cav · a · lier.
Is “cavalier” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. cavalier appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cavalier”?
caval (horse) + ier → knight (extended to arrogant, indifferent)
