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
granarya storehouse for threshed grain
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
colloquyconversation
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon