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
hackneyedlacking in freshness or originality
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
cataclysmflood
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance