GRE Word List
TAUNT
to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
The meaning of the word taunt is to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| impasse | a predicament affording no obvious escape |
| functionary | one who serves in a certain function |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| acidulous | somewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |