GRE Word List

RECREANT

crying for mercy : cowardly

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

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WordMeaning
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
detachedstanding by itself : separate
degradationthe act or process of degrading
slywise in practical affairs
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
hovelan open shed or shelter
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
charlatanquack
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing