GRE Word List

INSURGENT

a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government

The meaning of the word insurgent is a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government.

Random words

WordMeaning
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
dissipateto break up and drive off
lugubriousmournful
effluviuman invisible emanation
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt