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
mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
descryto catch sight of
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
attentivemindful
curban edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter