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
abodethe place where one lives : home
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
nourishnurture
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation