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
jibeto be in accord : agree
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge