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
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
correlationthe state or relation of being correlated
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated