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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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
celerityrapidity of motion or action
suppliantsupplicant
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
unseemlynot seemly: such as
esteemthe regard in which one is held
vixena female fox