GRE Word List

DEPRECATE

to express disapproval of

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

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WordMeaning
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
dissonancelack of agreement
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order