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
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
cherubican order of angels see celestial hierarchy
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome