GRE Word List
RECANT
to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
The meaning of the word recant is to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| chasm | a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| leash | a line for leading or restraining an animal |
| nubile | of marriageable condition or age |