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GMAT Word List # GMAT/M43

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Explanation of insularity (noun)
having the characteristics of an island; narrowness of mind

Sample of insularity
The insularity of the country made it a great place to build a resort.



   
Explanation of dither (noun)
confused condition; hesitation; vacillation

Sample of dither
Having to take two tests in one day left the student in a dither.



   
Explanation of covenant (noun)
binding and solemn agreement; contract; treaty

Sample of covenant
With the exchange of vows, the covenant was complete.



   
Explanation of fervor (noun)
passion; intensity of feeling; ardor; eagerness

Sample of fervor
The crowd was full of fervor as the candidate entered the hall.



   
Explanation of dissonance (noun)
musical discord; disagreement; lack of harmony; inconsistency

Sample of dissonance
Much twentieth-century music is not liked by classical music lovers because of the dissonance it holds and the harmonies it lacks.
The dissonance of his composition makes for some rough listening.



   
Explanation of nefariousness (noun)
being villainous or wicked; evil

Sample of nefariousness
The nefariousness of the ruler was apparent when he hoarded all of the food.



   
Explanation of impiety (noun)
irreverence toward God; lack of respect

Sample of impiety
The bishop condemned the impiety of the celebrity's assertions.
Impiety is evident in the way many people commit rude actions.



   
Explanation of epigram (noun)
witty or satirical poem or statement; letter; ingenious saying; proverb; phrase

Sample of epigram
The poet wrote an epigram about the upcoming election.



   
Explanation of epilogue (noun)
closing section of a play or novel providing further comment; speech delivered to the audience after the end of a play

Sample of epilogue
The epilogue told us the destiny of the characters.



   
Explanation of levity (noun)
lack of seriousness; instability; frivolity

Sample of levity
The levity with which he faced the destruction hampered the rescue effort.
Levity characterized the first months of his administration.
Levity is a necessary trait for a comedian.



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