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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| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| commonplace | commonly found or seen : ordinary |
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| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| consummate | extremely skilled and accomplished |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |
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| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |