GRE Word List
CONVERT
one who has adopted a different religion or opinion; V: change into another form; (persuade to) adopt a particular religion or belief
The meaning of the word convert is one who has adopted a different religion or opinion; V: change into another form; (persuade to) adopt a particular religion or belief.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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internecine | mutually destructive |
coddle | treat gently; indulge excessively; pamper; mollycoddle; baby; cook in water just below boiling point; Ex. coddled eggs |
germinal | pertaining to a germ; creative; Ex. germinal idea |
pauper | very poor person |
malefactor | evildoer; criminal |
prefatory | introductory; of a preface |
resourceful | clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness |
introvert | one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted |
impinge | infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives. |
stentorian | (of the voice) extremely loud; CF. Stentor: a loud herald in the Iliad |