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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WordMeaning
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
dramaa composition (see composition
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
pitfalltrap
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity