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
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
dozeto sleep lightly
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner