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
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
suppliantsupplicant
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water