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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WordMeaning
clichea trite phrase or expression
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
abortiveprematurely born
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
hardybold