GRE Word List

APOSTATE

one who commits apostasy

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

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WordMeaning
irksometending to irk : tedious
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
adjacentnot distant : nearby
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
gauntexcessively thin and angular
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another