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

WordMeaning
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
discloseto make known or public
lewdobscene
slavishof or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
speechlessunable to speak : dumb