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 |
|---|---|
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| urbane | notably polite or polished in manner |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |