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
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
nicetythe quality or state of being nice
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
irateroused to ire
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature