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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| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| squat | to cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground |
| subsistence | real being : existence |
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| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| gracious | marked by kindness and courtesy |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |