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.
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catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
oligarchy | government by the few |
crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
polity | political organization |
incontinent | not continent: such as |
bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |