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
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible