GRE Word List

MENDICANT

beggar

The meaning of the word mendicant is beggar.

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WordMeaning
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor