GRE Word List
FLIPPANT
lacking proper respect or seriousness
The meaning of the word flippant is lacking proper respect or seriousness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| approbation | commendation |
| slake | subside |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| rag | a waste piece of cloth |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| toll | a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge) |