GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

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dys-abnormal
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
sybaritevoluptuary
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lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
brackishsomewhat salty