| Word | derision |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | ridicule; mockery. |
| Sentence | Greeting his pretentious dialogue with derision, the critics refused to consider his play seriously. |
| Related Words | deride, V. |
Tags: psat, hf
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