GRE Word List

INANE

lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly

The meaning of the word inane is lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly.

Random words

WordMeaning
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
fetefestival
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom