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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carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
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chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
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deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully