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
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
dawdleto spend time idly
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
precipitousprecipitate