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

WordMeaning
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
demolitionthe act of demolishing
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
rococorococo work or style
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive