GRE Word List
DEPRECIATE
lessen in value; belittle; represent as of little value
The meaning of the word depreciate is lessen in value; belittle; represent as of little value.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| awl | pointed tool used for piercing |
| wreak | inflict; Ex. wreak one's vengeance on |
| respiration | breathing; exhalation; ADJ. respiratory |
| barterer | trader; V. barter: trade; exchange good for other goods rather than money |
| antithesis | contrast; direct opposite of or to; ADJ. antithetic or antithetical |
| jaundiced | yellowed; prejudiced (envious, hostile, or resentful) from long and disappointing experience of human affairs; Ex. with a jaundiced eye |
| behoove | be suited to; be incumbent upon; be right and necessary; Ex. It behooves one to do. |
| contest | dispute; argue about the rightness of; compete for; try to win; Ex. contest the election results; Ex. contest a seat in Parliament; N. |
| nettle | irritate; annoy; vex; ADJ. nettlesome |
| forerunner | predecessor; one that comes before and indicates the approach of another |
