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
appendattach
paramourlover
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
sanguinarybloodthirsty
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
conveyancethe action of conveying
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion