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 |
|---|---|
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| aboriginal | being the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| sibling | sib |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |