GRE Word List
FATUOUS
complacently or inanely foolish : silly
The meaning of the word fatuous is complacently or inanely foolish : silly.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
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| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
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| docile | easily taught |
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