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
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
mandatean authoritative command
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
affectedartificial; pretended
componenta constituent part : ingredient
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
unbridledunrestrained