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
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
remunerativeserving to remunerate
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame