GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

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WordMeaning
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
privyprivate
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal