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
scotchscottish
pendantsomething suspended: such as
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
dissentto withhold assent or approval
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent