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.

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WordMeaning
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
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insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
redressto set right : remedy
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
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