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
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
uniquebeing the only one : sole
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily