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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bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
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phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files