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
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable