GRE Word List

INSULARITY

characteristic of an isolated people

The meaning of the word insularity is characteristic of an isolated people.

Random words

WordMeaning
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
cadeta younger brother or son