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.

Random words

WordMeaning
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
primto give a prim or demure expression to
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
sparseof few and scattered elements
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting