GRE Word List

TURNCOAT

one who switches to an opposing side or party

The meaning of the word turncoat is one who switches to an opposing side or party.

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WordMeaning
retortto pay or hurl back : return
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
machinationsan act of machinating
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted