deprecate

Day 42Level 1

DE-pri-kayt

belittle

to disparage or belittle

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

depreciate, condemn, object

Antonyms:

approve, commend, praise

Example Sentence:

Instead of supporting him in his research, the college management deprecated Edd's efforts and refused to provide financial aid to him.

Related Words

improvement

uh-meel-yuh-REY-shuhn

an improvement

lack of interest

AP-uh-thee

lack of interest; uncaring attitude

resent

bih-GRUHJ

to resent or envy the pleasure

bowl-shaped vessel

KUHL-uhn-der

bowl-shaped vessel with many holes used to drain off water

agreeable

KAHN-suh-nuhnt

consistent with, in agreement with, in accord

believable

KRED-uh-buhl

believable; trustworthy