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
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
credencemental acceptance as true or real
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
untenablenot able to be defended
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable