Evaluative Verbs Flashcards
1
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Criticises
A
Rebukes
2
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Lambasts
A
Criticise harshly
3
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Castigates
A
Reprimand severely
4
Q
Questions
A
Queries
5
Q
Interrogates
A
Examines
6
Q
Ridicules
A
Mocks
7
Q
Lampoons
A
Publicly criticise (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm
8
Q
Derides
A
Express contempt
9
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Celebrates
A
Elevates
10
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Eulogises
A
Praise highly
11
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Subverts
A
Undermines
12
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Accepts
A
Welcomes
13
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Disputes
A
Challenges
14
Q
Demonises
A
Condemns
15
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Challenges
A
Exposes
16
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Satireses
A
The use of humour, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticise people’s stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
17
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Trivialises
A
Make something less important than it actually is
18
Q
Idealises
A
Regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality.
19
Q
Glorifies
A
Describe or represent someone as admirable
20
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Corrupts
A
Manipulates
