GRE Word List
RECREANT
crying for mercy : cowardly
The meaning of the word recreant is crying for mercy : cowardly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| exorcise | to expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration |
| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| curator | a person who oversees or manages a place (such as a museum or zoo) that offers exhibits |
| insolence | the quality or state of being insolent |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |