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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| noisome | noxious |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| desolate | devoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| clout | a piece of cloth or leather : rag |