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
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
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cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
imprecationcurse
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wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
branda charred piece of wood