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
solecisman ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
loftan upper room or floor : attic
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
swathea band used in swathing
vergebrink