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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spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
depredationto lay waste : plunder
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
shamblesa meat market
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation