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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piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
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courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary