GRE Word List
NEOPHYTE
recent convert; new member of a religious group; beginner; CF. plant
The meaning of the word neophyte is recent convert; new member of a religious group; beginner; CF. plant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gerontology | study of the sociological phenomena associated with old age |
| potential | expressing possibility; latent; N: capacity for growth |
| interminable | endless |
| corrosive | eating away by chemicals or disease; (of language) fierce |
| quash | crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court |
| peevish | bad-tempered; irritable; V. peeve: make angry |
| perpetual | everlasting |
| consolidation | unification; process of becoming firmer or stronger; V. consolidate: merge; strengthen |
| abjure | renounce upon oath |
| preponderance | superiority of power, quantity, etc.; V. preponderate: be greater in power, weight, or importance; ADJ. preponderant |
