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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| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| glare | to shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| ken | the range of perception, understanding, or knowledge |
| medium | something in a middle position |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| bastard | a child born to parents who are not married to each other |
| moribund | being in the state of dying : approaching death |