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.

Random words

WordMeaning
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
miscreantunbelieving
drivelnonsense
punditpandit
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute