GRE Word List

BETRAY

to lead astray

The meaning of the word betray is to lead astray.

Random words

WordMeaning
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt