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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swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
raffleto engage in a raffle