GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

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WordMeaning
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
dearthscarcity that makes dear
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific