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 |
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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 |