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
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
siblingsib
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
rococorococo work or style
compriseto be made up of