GRE Word List
SCOFF
an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
The meaning of the word scoff is an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| epitome | a typical or ideal example : embodiment |
| desperado | a bold or violent criminal |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| affected | artificial; pretended |
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| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
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| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |