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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mediumsomething in a middle position
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blueslow spirits : melancholy
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
primaloriginal
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inveigleto win over by wiles : entice