GRE Word List

DEPRECATE

to express disapproval of

The meaning of the word deprecate is to express disapproval of.

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epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
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compressto press or squeeze together
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infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
mediateoccupying a middle position
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