GRE Word List
DERIDE
ridicule; treat with contempt; make fun of; OP. respect
The meaning of the word deride is ridicule; treat with contempt; make fun of; OP. respect.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| irreverence | lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent |
| habitat | natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation |
| futile | useless; hopeless; ineffectual |
| gaffe | social blunder |
| trenchant | cutting; incisive; keen |
| exertion | effort; expenditure of much physical work; V. exert oneself: make a great effort |
| halting | hesitant; faltering; not fluent; Ex. halting steps/voice; V. halt: proceed or act with uncertainty; falter; hesitate; waver; stop |
| chant | tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note; V: sing (a chant); utter (a slogan) in the manner of a chant |
| wastrel | waster; profligate |
| multiform | having many forms |
