GRE Word List

DEPRECATE

to express disapproval of

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

Random words

WordMeaning
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
avowto declare assuredly
decreean order usually having the force of law
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism