GRE Word List

NEOPHYTE

a new convert : proselyte

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

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WordMeaning
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways