GRE Word List

BETRAY

to lead astray

The meaning of the word betray is to lead astray.

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WordMeaning
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
forteone's strong point