GRE Word List
FLASHY
lacking in substance or flavor : insipid
The meaning of the word flashy is lacking in substance or flavor : insipid.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
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