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
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
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comportto be fitting : accord
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
overthrowoverturn
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
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