GRE Word List

CRAVEN

lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted

The meaning of the word craven is lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted.

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rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
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gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
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enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past