GRE Word List

QUISLING

traitor

The meaning of the word quisling is traitor.

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WordMeaning
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
sparseof few and scattered elements