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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standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
mediumsomething in a middle position
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times