GRE Word List

APOSTATE

one who commits apostasy

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

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WordMeaning
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
figmentsomething made up or contrived
receptiveable or inclined to receive
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
motea small particle : speck
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
allureto entice by charm or attraction
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
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