GRE Word List

INSOLENCE

the quality or state of being insolent

The meaning of the word insolence is the quality or state of being insolent.

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WordMeaning
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
commemorateto call to remembrance
pendantsomething suspended: such as
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
abjureto renounce upon oath
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence