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 |
|---|---|
| oculist | physician who specializes in treatment of the eyes |
| ulterior | intentionally hidden; beyond what is evident; situated beyond; unstated and often questionable; Ex. ulterior motive |
| unsullied | untarnished; CF. sully |
| repine | fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work |
| sinuous | twisting; winding; bending in and out; not morally honest |
| ooze | (of a thick liquid) pass or flow slowly; N: mud or thick liquid as at the bottom of a river |
| quarry | dig into (to get stone); N: mine; รคผฎภๅ |
| compliance | conformity in fulfilling requirements; readiness to yield; disposition to yield to others; V. comply |
| diabolical | diabolic; devilish; fiendish |
| lurk | stealthily lie in waiting; slink; exist unperceived |
