GRE Word List

NEOPHYTE

a new convert : proselyte

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

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WordMeaning
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
solicitto make petition to : entreat
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation