denigrate
/ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/
To criticize someone or something unfairly or make it seem less valuable.
Example
The campaign was accused of trying to denigrate its opponents.
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Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.
/ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/
To criticize someone or something unfairly or make it seem less valuable.
Example
The campaign was accused of trying to denigrate its opponents.
Source level: C2. Practise meanings and examples. Individual senses may need a different level.
/ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/
To criticize someone or something unfairly or make it seem less valuable.
The campaign was accused of trying to denigrate its opponents.
/ˈskruːpjələs/
Extremely careful to do what is correct, honest or morally right.
The journalist was scrupulous about verifying every allegation.
/ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/
Filled with bitter criticism or malice.
The debate deteriorated into a vitriolic exchange of personal attacks.
/əˈmiːljəˌreɪt/
To make a bad or difficult situation better.
The new measures were introduced to ameliorate overcrowding in the city.
/rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/
A formal or emphatic rejection of an idea, claim or agreement.
The statement amounted to a complete repudiation of the earlier policy.
/rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/
Resisting authority, control or attempts to change behavior.
The agency introduced penalties for recalcitrant companies that ignored the regulations.
/ˈæbrəˌɡeɪt/
To formally end or cancel a law, agreement or custom.
The new administration promised to abrogate the controversial treaty.
/ləˈkɑːnɪk/
Using very few words.
His laconic reply gave no indication of what he really thought.
/ˈtæsɪˌtɝːn/
Speaking very little and appearing naturally reserved.
The usually taciturn engineer surprised everyone with a lengthy presentation.
/əˈlækrəti/
Brisk and cheerful readiness to do something.
He accepted the difficult assignment with surprising alacrity.