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.

Random words

WordMeaning
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
bewareto be on one's guard
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland