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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
| opiate | an 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 |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
| retribution | recompense |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |