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 |
|---|---|
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
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| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
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| biennial | occurring every two years |