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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hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
hoverto position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it
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