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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palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
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opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
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opuswork
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