GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

Random words

WordMeaning
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
soarto fly aloft or about
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
sequesterto set apart : segregate
executionerone who executes
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply