GRE Word List

INSUBORDINATION

disobedient to authority

The meaning of the word insubordination is disobedient to authority.

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WordMeaning
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
balkto refuse abruptly
violatebreak
quoruma select group
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish
commandeerto compel to perform military service