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 |
|---|---|
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| emanate | to come out from a source |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| foppish | foolish |