GRE Word List
INSURGENT
rebellious; N.
The meaning of the word insurgent is rebellious; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ironic | expressing irony; occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner |
| diabolical | diabolic; devilish; fiendish |
| tempestuous | stormy; violent; impassioned; N. tempest: violent storm |
| gust | strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster |
| prelate | church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop) |
| scrappy | quarrelsome |
| missile | object to be thrown or projected |
| promulgate | announce; proclaim a doctrine or law; make known by official publication |
| relinquish | give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm |
| abbreviate | shorten |
