GRE Word List
INSULARITY
characteristic of an isolated people
The meaning of the word insularity is characteristic of an isolated people.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| drastic | acting rapidly or violently |
| ensconce | shelter |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |
| fete | festival |
| rapt | lifted up and carried away |
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| refulgent | a radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance |