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
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
pluckto pull or pick off or out
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
ossifyto change into bone
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name