Core vocabulary set four Flashcards
mock
(v.) to ridicule or make fun of
Ex: The newcomer was mocked for the way he ate.
(n.) mockery
Ex: They used mockery to bully him.
malicious
(adj.) intending to harm or cause suffering
Ex: Jenny was deeply hurt by the malicious rumors spread about her.
(n.) malice
Ex: They used malice against her.
exploit
(v) to take advantage of
Ex: The drug company exploited the system by abusing the patient’s trust
(n.) a bold action or deed
Ex: The daring exploits of Robin Hood are legendary (note: Robin Hood used to steal from the rich and give to the poor)
belittle
(v.) to put someone down, to express a negative opinion
Ex: People would not belittle the disabled if they got to know them better.
jeer
(v.) to laugh at with scorn
Ex: When Ryan first got braces, the school bullies jeered at him
(n.) a scornful laugh
Ex: They bullied him with taunts and jeers.
snub
(v.) to behave coldly towards, to ignore
Ex: Mary could not understand why her friends now snubbed her and ignored her in the hall.
condescend
(v.) to look down on, to display arrogance
Ex: The arrogant judge finally condescended to speak with the poor woman.
(adj.) condescending
Ex: The judge was condescending towards the woman.
disdain
(n.) arrogance, scorn
Ex: The criminal showed disdain for the law
(v. ) to display scorn
(adj. ) disdainful
Ex: The criminal was disdainful
hypocrite
(n.) someone who says one thing and does another.
Ex: Sam’s father forced all of his children to eat their vegetables, but he hypocritically never ate his own.
(adj.) hypocritical
Ex: Sams’ father was hypocritical
admonish
(v.) to scold or warn strongly
Ex: The players were admonished for not paying close enough attention during the game.
