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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WordMeaning
dissentto withhold assent or approval
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
slougha place of deep mud or mire