GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

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WordMeaning
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
patentopen to public inspection
extantcurrently or actually existing
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
muddleto make turbid or muddy
mausoleuma large tomb
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile