GRE Word List

BETRAY

to lead astray

The meaning of the word betray is to lead astray.

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WordMeaning
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
compulsorymandatory
catechismoral instruction
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow