blame; express strong disapproval of; deplore
The mayor deprecated the reckless spending that had drained municipal coffers.
Vocabulary like deprecate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
mean; be a sign or indication of
publicly condemn or criticize
refuse to admit or accept
needing support or relying on something
picture; show in or as in a picture
use up; use up (resources or materials)
regret; express strong disapproval of
corruption; moral perversion; impairment of virtue and moral principles
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