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
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
submissivesubmitting to others
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
ejaculationan act of ejaculating
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself