GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

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pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
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tatterto make ragged
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
drasticacting rapidly or violently
prongfork
symmetrybalanced proportions