GRE Word List

INSUBORDINATION

disobedient to authority

The meaning of the word insubordination is disobedient to authority.

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WordMeaning
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
incontinentnot continent: such as
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
adjurationa solemn oath
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill