GRE Word List

FOPPISH

foolish

The meaning of the word foppish is foolish.

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WordMeaning
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
clichea trite phrase or expression
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise