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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| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
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| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
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