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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lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
recitala detailed account : enumeration
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fervidvery hot : burning
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
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synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
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