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.

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dawdleto spend time idly
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bolstera long pillow or cushion
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anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
cuethe letter q
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
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