GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

Random words

WordMeaning
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
facsimilean exact copy
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
concurto express agreement
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
nuancea subtle distinction or variation