GRE Word List

CONTEMPT

the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain

The meaning of the word contempt is the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain.

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WordMeaning
misogynista person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent