GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

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WordMeaning
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
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overwhelmupset
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
conceitfavorable opinion
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
harassexhaust