GRE Word List

APOSTATE

one who commits apostasy

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

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WordMeaning
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
agrarianof or relating to fields or lands or their tenure
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
corollarya proposition (see proposition