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
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch