GRE Word List
FACETIOUS
joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
The meaning of the word facetious is joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| sonic | utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| hale | free from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound |
| plumage | the feathers of a bird |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| melee | a confused struggle |
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| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |