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
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
dolta stupid person
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent