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
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful