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insolent

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  1. proud                 
 
in.so.lent \-l*nt\ aj [ME, fr. L insolent-, insolens; akin to L insolescere 
   to grow] haughty 1: arrogant in speech or conduct : OVERBEARING  2: 
   exhibiting boldness or effrontery : IMPUDENT  - insolent n