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
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
retributionrecompense
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
slackento make less active : slow up
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
trekto make one's way arduously