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
remediablecapable of being remedied
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements