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 |
|---|---|
| septic | of, relating to, or causing putrefaction |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
| vulture | any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion |
| loiter | to delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |