GRE Word List
CONTEMPT
scorn; disdain; ADJ. contemptuous; CF. contemptible
The meaning of the word contempt is scorn; disdain; ADJ. contemptuous; CF. contemptible.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extirpate | root up; uproot; destroy completely |
| incident | event; event that causes a crisis |
| incursion | temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey |
| stanch | stop or check flow of blood; Ex. stanch the gushing wound |
| desiccate | dry up |
| elaboration | addition of details; intricacy |
| prurient | having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire |
| treatise | article treating a subject systematically and thoroughly |
| somber | dark; gloomy; melancholy; depressing; CF. shadow |
| overture | musical introduction to a long musical piece; first offer or proposal (to begin talks in the hope of reaching an agreement); Ex. overtures for peace |
