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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anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
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impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
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