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
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
vertexthe top of the head
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
denominationan act of denominating
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes