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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WordMeaning
crassgross
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
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gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
perforateto make a hole through
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defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound