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
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
puerilejuvenile
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
ruminantan animal that chews the cud
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
postulatedemand