Vocabulary Word
Word: deprecate
Definition: express disapproval of; deplore; protest against; belittle; ADJ. deprecatory
Definition: express disapproval of; deplore; protest against; belittle; ADJ. deprecatory
Sentences Containing 'deprecate'
'I don't know all I have done, in my fatuity,' said Mr. Wickfield, putting out his hands, as if to deprecate my condemnation.
More Vocab Words
::: responsiveness - state of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.; ADJ. responsive: readily reacting; Ex. responsive to treatment::: unfetter - liberate; free from chains; V. unfetter
::: proscenium - part of stage in front of curtain; front arch of a stage
::: preeminent - outstanding; superior
::: rebuke - scold harshly; criticize severely
::: pertinent - suitable; to the point; relevant
::: entourage - group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
::: reprove - censure; rebuke; N. reproof
::: procurement - obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
::: sectarian - of a sect; narrow-minded; parochial; N: member of a sect; narrow-minded person
