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mocking

/ˈmɒkɪŋ/
mock · ing ˈmɒk · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. making fun of someone in a cruel way
中文释义
嘲弄的
Significado en Español
burlón, irónico
한국어 뜻
조롱하는, 비웃는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chế nhạo, mỉa mai
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Example Sentence

She gave him a mocking smile.

她对他露出了一个嘲讽的微笑。

Synonyms
scornful taunting derisive
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “mocking”:

  1. A derisive
  2. B respectful
  3. C admiring
  4. D complimentary
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A — derisive. “mocking” means adj. making fun of someone in a cruel way

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He wore a cruel, ______ grin as he laughed openly at her mistake.

  1. A kind
  2. B gentle
  3. C mocking
  4. D warm
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C — mocking. “mocking” means adj. making fun of someone in a cruel way

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Common questions about “mocking”

What does “mocking” mean?

mocking — adj. making fun of someone in a cruel way. In Chinese: 嘲弄的.

How do you pronounce “mocking”?

mocking is pronounced /ˈmɒkɪŋ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mock · ing.

How do you use “mocking” in a sentence?

She gave him a mocking smile. (她对他露出了一个嘲讽的微笑。)

What are synonyms for “mocking”?

scornful, taunting, derisive — all close in meaning to mocking (adj. making fun of someone in a cruel way).

Is “mocking” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. mocking appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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