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
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
galleona heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish
trampletramp
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
polyglotone who is polyglot
receptiveable or inclined to receive