GRE Word List
EXECRATE
to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
The meaning of the word execrate is to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
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| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| acoustics | a science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound |
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| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
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