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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hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
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bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor