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
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
fraudulentcharacterized by, based on, or done by fraud : deceitful
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
exhumedisinter
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant