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
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
flushto fly away suddenly
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
legerdemainsleight of hand
stratageman artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence