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
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
pryto look closely or inquisitively
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
inditemake up
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds