GRE Word List

RENOUNCE

to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration

The meaning of the word renounce is to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration.

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divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
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pallto lose strength or effectiveness
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trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
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knottymarked by or full of knots
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