GRE Word List

FLIPPANT

lacking proper respect or seriousness

The meaning of the word flippant is lacking proper respect or seriousness.

Random words

WordMeaning
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
motea small particle : speck
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
suitorone that petitions or entreats
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon