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
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
collateto compare critically
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification