GRE Word List

INSUBORDINATION

disobedient to authority

The meaning of the word insubordination is disobedient to authority.

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WordMeaning
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
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seedycontaining or full of seeds
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conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
bentunenclosed grassland