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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industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
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monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority