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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
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| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
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| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
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| dally | to act playfully |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |