GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

Random words

WordMeaning
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
swipea strong sweeping blow
debuta first appearance
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
fortuitousoccurring by chance