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
combustiblecapable of combustion
fraileasily led into evil
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will