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
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
eventualcontingent
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
resignrelegate
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry