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.

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WordMeaning
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
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swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
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acerbitythe quality of being acerbic