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
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luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
legenda story coming down from the past
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
surmountto prevail over : overcome
badinageplayful repartee : banter
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
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mediateoccupying a middle position