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
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
contrivedevise
riderone that rides
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
psychea princess loved by Cupid
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man