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 |
|---|---|
| hackneyed | lacking in freshness or originality |
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| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| sublimate | sublime |
| drip | to let fall in drops |
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