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 |
|---|---|
| revile | to subject to verbal abuse : vituperate |
| enact | to establish by legal and authoritative act |
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| incarnate | invested with bodily and especially human nature and form |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |