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
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
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ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head