GRE Word List
FLIPPANT
lacking proper respect or seriousness
The meaning of the word flippant is lacking proper respect or seriousness.
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| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
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| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| impediment | something that impedes |
| veracious | truthful |
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