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
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
resignrelegate
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility