derision

Day 62Level 2

di-RI-zhun

ridicule

ridicule, scorn

Part of Speech: noun

Synonyms:

mockery, contempt, disdain

Antonyms:

adulation, commendation, praise

Example Sentence:

Despite the widespread derision and denunciation, great scientists have always followed their dreams and made remarkable discoveries.

Related Words

hold one's attention

uh-REST

to stop or slow down; to hold one's attention

patronage

AW-spis

patronage, support

type of cap

buh-REY

type of visor-less cap often worn angled to one side

dissident

ahy-kon-uh-KLAS-tik

criticizing popular beliefs

imprisonment

in-kahr-suh-REY-shuhn

putting in prison

becoming apparent

in-SIP-ee-unt

beginning to become apparent