GRE Word List

BETRAY

to lead astray

The meaning of the word betray is to lead astray.

Random words

WordMeaning
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
stringenttight
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
compulsivehaving power to compel
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse