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
expenditurethe act or process of expending
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
markedhaving an identifying mark
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile