GRE Word List

BETRAY

to lead astray

The meaning of the word betray is to lead astray.

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WordMeaning
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
embarkto go on board a vehicle for transportation
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
delusivelikely to delude
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination