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
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
extantcurrently or actually existing
implyto express indirectly
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
pendulouspoised without visible support
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
quizzicalcomically quaint