GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

The meaning of the word recreant is crying for mercy : cowardly.

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WordMeaning
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
miragean optical (see optical
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog