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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hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
fraileasily led into evil