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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incognito | with one's identity concealed |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
| perverse | turned away from what is right or good : corrupt |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
| tome | book |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |