GRE Word List

INSUBORDINATION

disobedient to authority

The meaning of the word insubordination is disobedient to authority.

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effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
urchinhedgehog
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent