GRE Word List
APOSTATE
one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs; N. apostasy
The meaning of the word apostate is one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs; N. apostasy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chagrin | annoyance and disappointment; vexation (caused by humiliation or injured pride) |
| tenuous | thin; slim; rare |
| nectar | drink of the gods; sweet liquid collected by bees |
| privation | lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life; hardship; want; CF. deprive |
| appurtenances | subordinate possessions; something added to a more important thing |
| institution | instituting; (building for the) organization; established custom, practice, or relationship in a society; mental hospital; Ex. institution of marriage |
| indelible | not able to be erased |
| anonymity | state of being nameless; anonymousness; ADJ. anonymous |
| codicil | supplement to the body of a will; later addition to a will |
| mnemonic | pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid |
