GRE Word List
NEOPHYTE
a new convert : proselyte
The meaning of the word neophyte is a new convert : proselyte.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| repress | to check by or as if by pressure : curb |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| ebb | the reflux of the tide toward the sea |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |