GRE Word List
MOCK
to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
The meaning of the word mock is to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride.
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pacifist | an adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes |
apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |
halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
jabber | to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly |
barrister | a counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor |
impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |