Englsih Q4(a+b) Flashcards
1
Q
Dissent
A
To object, disagree, or differ
2
Q
Repudiate
A
To disown, renounce, or reject
3
Q
Harangue
use
A
A long, noisy, ranting, speech, often pompous and scolding
a long and annoying speech
4
Q
Chasten
use
A
To punish in order to correct
to subdue or restrain from excess
(physical punishment)
5
Q
Malediction
use
A
A curse or calling down of evil upon someone
Evil or slander
(old fashioned, formal or ancient)
6
Q
Imprecation
use
A
A curse, plea, or prayer for evil or misfortune
everyday and common curse
7
Q
Taunt
A
To mock, ridicule, jeer at, or reproach scornfully
8
Q
Deride
A
To mock, ridicule, or laugh at with contempt
9
Q
Derogatory
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Belittling, disdainful, or to lessen in value
10
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Cull
A
To separate out as worthless
to gather, choose, or collect
