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
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
effluviuman invisible emanation
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
dishonorlack or loss of honor or reputation
dissentto withhold assent or approval
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
ensconceshelter
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured