GRE Word List

DECRY

to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly

The meaning of the word decry is to depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly.

Random words

WordMeaning
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
politypolitical organization
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
hideto put out of sight : secrete
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning