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 |
|---|---|
| stratum | a bed or layer artificially made |
| subterfuge | deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| ratiocination | the process of exact thinking : reasoning |
| faculty | ability |
| codicil | a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will |
| pending | during |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |