GRE Word List
DERIDE
to laugh at or insult contemptuously
The meaning of the word deride is to laugh at or insult contemptuously.
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incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
limp | to walk lamely |
compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
steep | lofty |
incarcerate | to put in prison |
abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
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