GRE Word List

DEPRECATE

to express disapproval of

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

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WordMeaning
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
pitfalltrap
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
astronomicalof or relating to astronomy
historichistorical
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
advertto turn the mind or attention