flout
/flʌʊt/
Group 1Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention GRE
Example in Context
Companies that flout environmental regulations will face penalties severe enough to eliminate any financial incentive for noncompliance.
Synonyms
ignoredefydisregard
Etymology
To mock or scorn rules by ignoring them openly.
- flouten (Middle English) — to mock
Memory Aid
🕊️Sounds like “flap out”
Picture a bird FLAPPING OUT its wings as it ignores a 'No Flying' sign — what a FLOUT!
Visual Association
🚫A rebellious bird soaring through the sky, defiantly flying past a 'No Flying' sign.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “flout” mean on the GRE?
flout (verb) means “To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention”. Companies that flout environmental regulations will face penalties severe enough to eliminate any financial incentive for noncompliance.
How to remember “flout” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “flout” sounds like “flap out”. Picture a bird FLAPPING OUT its wings as it ignores a 'No Flying' sign — what a FLOUT!
What are synonyms for “flout”?
Common synonyms: ignore, defy, disregard.