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Chagrin cavalier (KA-vuh-LEER), adjective Arrogant, with disregard or lack of respect for someone or something. Unconcerned about things considered important; nonchalant, especially in regard to serious matters. As a noun, interestingly enough, this word defines a gallant or chivalrous gentleman, especially one who is escorting a lady, although the adjective describes almost the opposite. The lacrosse player’s cavalier attitude toward school may someday interfere with his dream of playing the sport in college.
Bedraggled (bih-DRA-guld), adjective Wet, dirty, unkempt, or in a general condition of disarray. She was so bedraggled she looked like she’d been dragged from bed just seconds before. When the campers returned from three days in the woods, they were bedraggled and tired, but happy. B 20 B befuddle befuddle (bih-FUH-dil), verb To confuse or perplex, mystify, or confuse. To make someone inebriated and/or unable to think clearly. The absent-minded professor’s lectures so befuddled his students that they were quickly as confused as he was.
Warlike or hostile in manner or temperament. It is ominous when leaders engage their nations in bellicose behavior, for little good can come of such actions. belligerent (beh-LIH-je-rent), adjective Ready to start a war or fight; hostile, aggressive, or pugnacious. Describes participants in a war or fight. Football players, especially those who play on defense, often psych themselves into a belligerent state prior to each game. bilk 21 bemused (bih-MYOOZD), adjective Confused, puzzled, preoccupied, and unable to think clearly; bewildered, perplexed, or lost in reflection.