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
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
solventable to pay all legal debts
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
understateto represent as less than is the case
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering