GRE Word List

BLITHE

lacking due thought or consideration : casual

The meaning of the word blithe is lacking due thought or consideration : casual.

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precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
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gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
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contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
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lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull