GRE Word List

INSULARITY

characteristic of an isolated people

The meaning of the word insularity is characteristic of an isolated people.

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WordMeaning
wantonmerciless
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
whittlea large knife
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
plumea feather of a bird: such as
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
affectedartificial; pretended
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept