GRE Word List

DERIDE

to laugh at or insult contemptuously

The meaning of the word deride is to laugh at or insult contemptuously.

Random words

WordMeaning
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
spruceto make spruce
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with