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
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
beseechto beg for urgently or anxiously
proletariana member of the proletariat
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
compulsorymandatory
piquantengagingly provocative