GRE Word List

BETRAY

to lead astray

The meaning of the word betray is to lead astray.

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exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
disportsport
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
betrayto lead astray
submergeto put under water
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement