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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
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| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| corpus | the body of a human or animal especially when dead |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| amorphous | having no definite form : shapeless |
| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |
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| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |