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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acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
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squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
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wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery