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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discrepancy | the quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance |
commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
diurnal | active chiefly in the daytime |
sinister | singularly evil or productive of evil |
titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
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