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
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
inertlacking the power to move
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
compulsivehaving power to compel
diluteattenuate
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented