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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| defalcate | deduct |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| distant | separated in space : away |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
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| nurture | training |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| zealot | a zealous person |
| uninhibited | free from inhibition |
| vitriolic | bitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism |