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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stentorianextremely loud
piquantengagingly provocative
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inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
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replenishto fill or build up again
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence