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
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
overweeningarrogant
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
plumea feather of a bird: such as
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed