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.

Random words

WordMeaning
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
ebullientboiling
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
predetermineforeordain
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner