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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WordMeaning
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saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
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subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
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