GRE Word List

INSUBORDINATION

disobedient to authority

The meaning of the word insubordination is disobedient to authority.

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WordMeaning
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
unkemptnot combed
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
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obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion