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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WordMeaning
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.