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
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness