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
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
gauntexcessively thin and angular
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
briman upper or outer margin : verge
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive