GRE Word List

DEPRECATE

to express disapproval of

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

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WordMeaning
significanthaving meaning
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
cronea cruel or ugly old woman