GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

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WordMeaning
impedimentsomething that impedes
rabidextremely violent : furious
appreciateto grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of
moribundbeing in the state of dying : approaching death
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
limpto walk lamely
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official