GRE Word List

DEPRECATE

to express disapproval of

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

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WordMeaning
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
sleighan open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute