GRE Word List

FLAGRANT

conspicuously offensive

The meaning of the word flagrant is conspicuously offensive.

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WordMeaning
cursiverunning
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
lewdobscene
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others