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
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
corrugatedhaving corrugations
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
sylvanone that frequents groves or woods
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
exacerbateto make more violent, bitter, or severe
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet