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
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure