GRE Word List

ZEALOT

a zealous person

The meaning of the word zealot is a zealous person.

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refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
antiquityancient times
choicethe act of choosing : selection
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
untenablenot able to be defended