GRE Word List

PROSELYTIZE

to induce someone to convert to one's faith

The meaning of the word proselytize is to induce someone to convert to one's faith.

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abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation