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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| propensity | an often intense natural inclination or preference |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| collected | gathered together |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |