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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lionizeto treat as an object of great interest or importance
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
contrivedevise