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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asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
cavalcadea procession (see procession
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty