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
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms