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
procurementthe act or process of procuring
understateto represent as less than is the case
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
desiccateto dry up
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
smudgeto make a smudge on
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
unbridledunrestrained