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
siftto put through a sieve
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
conventionagreement
impedimentsomething that impedes
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based