GRE Word List
IMPERTINENT
given to or characterized by insolent rudeness
The meaning of the word impertinent is given to or characterized by insolent rudeness.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
| covenant | a usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact |
| multiform | having many forms or appearances |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| subaltern | particular with reference to a related universal proposition |
| fanciful | marked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| inclined | having inclination, disposition, or tendency |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |