GRE Word List

APOSTATE

one who commits apostasy

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

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pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
prodigya highly talented child or youth
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem