GRE Word List

INSENSATE

lacking sense or understanding

The meaning of the word insensate is lacking sense or understanding.

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hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
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subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
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