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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| motley | variegated in color |
| azure | the blue color of the clear sky |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| degradation | the act or process of degrading |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| retract | to draw back or in |