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
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
igniteto set afire
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
beelinea straight direct course
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
violatebreak
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary