GRE Word List

CAPITULATE

to surrender often after negotiation of terms

The meaning of the word capitulate is to surrender often after negotiation of terms.

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hideto put out of sight : secrete
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
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