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
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy
sledgesledgehammer
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations