GRE Word List
STIGMA
a mark of shame or discredit : stain
The meaning of the word stigma is a mark of shame or discredit : stain.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
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