GRE Word List
FLOUT
to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
The meaning of the word flout is to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| propellant | capable of propelling |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| prosperous | auspicious |