GRE Word List

NEOPHYTE

a new convert : proselyte

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

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prodigya highly talented child or youth
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
canterone who uses cant: such as
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
rostera roll or list of personnel
concordatcompact
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting