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
synopticaffording a general view of a whole
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing