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
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
fienddevil
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
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ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of