GRE Word List

GLIB

showing little forethought or preparation : offhand

The meaning of the word glib is showing little forethought or preparation : offhand.

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replenishto fill or build up again
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
waketo be or remain awake
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
riderone that rides