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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| exhume | disinter |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| mandatory | required by a law or rule : obligatory |
| repercussion | reflection |
| puerile | juvenile |
| improvise | to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously |
| colloquy | conversation |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |