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Vocab: Insouciant

Monday Nov 3, 2008 – by

insouciant \in-SOO-see-uhnt\, adjective

Marked by lighthearted unconcern or indifference; carefree; nonchalant.

The insouciant gingerbread man skips through the pages with glee, until he meets his . . . demise at the end.
– Judith Constantinides, “The Gingerbread Man“, School Library Journal, April 2002

Resource: Dictionary.com

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  1. Alisha says:
    November 3, 2008 at 12:22 am

    I love this new concept! Thanks Clutch!

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  2. twiggy says:
    November 3, 2008 at 12:41 am

    thanks clutch u are doing great!!

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  3. Danie` Michelle says:
    November 3, 2008 at 1:26 am

    I love it…Even though I was just laid off from my job last week, I am feeling quite insouciant about my future. God has big plans for me =)

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  4. nic says:
    November 3, 2008 at 7:27 am

    clutch you are THE BEST. i love this

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  5. NinaG says:
    November 3, 2008 at 10:19 am

    i like this! (it could have really helped me w/ the GRE last year)

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  6. Unique says:
    November 3, 2008 at 10:22 am

    This is such a great addition!! Thanks!!!

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  7. Teina says:
    November 3, 2008 at 2:29 pm

    I love this new feature!

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  8. Nadia says:
    November 3, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE! I need to step up my vocabulary!

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  9. dee says:
    November 3, 2008 at 7:12 pm

    you & me both nadia
    ..i’m really excited about this new feature too

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