scorn
/skɔːn/
Group 18Difficulty 1/3
Definitions
- (noun)
- The feeling or expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something GRE
- (verb)
- To feel or express contempt for GRE
Example in Context
The idealist's proposals were met with scorn by pragmatists who considered them hopelessly naive and impractical.
Synonyms
despisemockreject
Etymology
To turn one’s back, showing contempt like a horned animal.
- ex- (Latin) — out
- cornu (Latin) — horn
Memory Aid
🦙Sounds like “Score On”
When I SCORN my rival, I score on them like a llama spitting in their face!
Visual Association
👎A person rolling their eyes dramatically and sticking out their tongue at someone they scorn.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “scorn” mean on the GRE?
scorn (noun) means “The feeling or expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something”. The idealist's proposals were met with scorn by pragmatists who considered them hopelessly naive and impractical.
How to remember “scorn” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “scorn” sounds like “Score On”. When I SCORN my rival, I score on them like a llama spitting in their face!
What are synonyms for “scorn”?
Common synonyms: despise, mock, reject.