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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crux | a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question |
| beeline | a straight direct course |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| countenance | look |