GRE Word List
RECREANT
crying for mercy : cowardly
The meaning of the word recreant is crying for mercy : cowardly.
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dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
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repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
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