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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WordMeaning
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
puerilejuvenile
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling