GRE Word List

DERISION

the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt

The meaning of the word derision is the use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt.

Random words

WordMeaning
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
dissonancelack of agreement
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
gibeto utter taunting words