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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fete | festival |
| declivity | downward inclination |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| ensconce | shelter |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| pendulous | poised without visible support |