GRE Word List

INSURRECTION

an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government

The meaning of the word insurrection is an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government.

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exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
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predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication