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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vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
graphicof or relating to the pictorial arts
uniquebeing the only one : sole
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
rigto fit out with rigging