GRE Word List
DEFECTION
conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
The meaning of the word defection is conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
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| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |
| patronize | to act as patron of : provide aid or support for |
| strew | to spread by scattering |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
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