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
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
interiman intervening time : interval
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