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 |
|---|---|
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| sibylline | any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy) |
| dowse | to plunge into water |
| virulent | marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| gusty | the sensation of taste |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |