Multiple choice Directions: Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the key word. Recreant Diatribe Recuperation Disloyal Cowardice Displeasure Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Recreant means disloyal, cowardly, or one who has deserted a cause. While option C (Disloyal) captures part of the meaning, Cowardice (D) better captures the primary sense of recreant as someone who behaves in a cowardly or faithless manner.