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 |
|---|---|
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
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| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
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| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| clapper | one that claps: such as |