GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

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WordMeaning
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
buffeta blow especially with the hand
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
healthyenjoying good health