GRE Word List

RENEGE

to go back on a promise or commitment

The meaning of the word renege is to go back on a promise or commitment.

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WordMeaning
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
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defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
outgoinggoing away : departing
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
withholdto hold back from action : check