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
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
ebullientboiling
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
braidto make from braids
recessthe action of receding : recession
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress