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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rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
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recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
dina loud continued noise
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disperseto cause to break up (see break up
growlrumble