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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importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
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stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
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invulnerableincapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed