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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| indeterminate | not definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| leery | suspicious |
| romp | one that romps |
| prurient | marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| purveyor | one that purveys |