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
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
oligarchygovernment by the few
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter