GRE Word List

NEOPHYTE

a new convert : proselyte

The meaning of the word neophyte is a new convert : proselyte.

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WordMeaning
oligarchygovernment by the few
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
mendicantbeggar
unkemptnot combed
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other