GRE Word List
RECREANT
crying for mercy : cowardly
The meaning of the word recreant is crying for mercy : cowardly.
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| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| meager | having little flesh : thin |
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| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
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| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| healthy | enjoying good health |