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.
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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 |