GRE Word List
INSURGENT
rebellious; N.
The meaning of the word insurgent is rebellious; N..
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Word | Meaning |
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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 |