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
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
facadethe front of a building
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
encumberweigh down
factiousof or relating to faction: such as