GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

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wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
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apparentopen to view : visible
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