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
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
sportivefrolicsome
gibeto utter taunting words
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
incrustationa crust or hard coating
husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
thralla state of servitude or submission