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
adjointo add or attach by joining
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority
dourstern
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
dawdleto spend time idly
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable