11 Flashcards
1
Q
Abase
A
To lower in rank, prestige, or esteem
2
Q
Deride
A
To mock contemptuously or beneath consideration
3
Q
Derogatory
A
Insulting or intended to insult
4
Q
Disparage
A
To speak of negatively; to belittle
5
Q
Effrontery
A
Brazen boldness; presumptuousness; disrespect
6
Q
Ignominy
A
Great personal dishonor or humiliation; disgraceful conduct
7
Q
Impugn
A
To attack as false or questionable
8
Q
Mar
A
To damage
9
Q
Pejorative
A
Disparaging, belittling, insulting
10
Q
Vex
A
To annoy or bother; to perplex or puzzle
11
Q
Vindictive
A
Disposed to seek revenge; revengeful; spiteful
