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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| objective | expressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations |
| circumspect | careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent |
| wane | to decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle |
| spectral | of, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |