GRE Word List

DESPISE

to look down on with disrespect or aversion

The meaning of the word despise is to look down on with disrespect or aversion.

Random words

WordMeaning
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
mimicryan instance of mimicking