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
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understateto represent as less than is the case
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cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
depravitya corrupt act or practice
sparseof few and scattered elements