GRE Word List

APOSTATE

one who commits apostasy

The meaning of the word apostate is one who commits apostasy.

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WordMeaning
deifyto make a god of
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place