GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

Random words

WordMeaning
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
curatora person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby