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
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
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miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
chalicea drinking cup : goblet