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

WordMeaning
incognitowith one's identity concealed
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
adulationextreme or excessive admiration or flattery
tomebook
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext