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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decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
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connivancethe act of conniving
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rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
reverberatereflect
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal