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
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
filthfoul or putrid matter
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic