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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WordMeaning
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
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appriseto give notice to : tell
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
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granulateto form or crystallize into grains or granules
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