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 |
|---|---|
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| incubate | to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| grotto | cave |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
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| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |