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SAT Vocabulary: Lesson 12. Words Relating to Criticizing, Disapproving, or Scolding. 1. berate . vb. to rebuke or scold in a harsh tone. 2. carp. vb. to find fault; to be critical. 3. castigate. vb. to scold or punish severely. 4. deprecate. vb. to show mild disapproval. 5. deride.
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SAT Vocabulary: Lesson 12 Words Relating to Criticizing, Disapproving, or Scolding
1. berate • vb. to rebuke or scold in a harsh tone
2. carp • vb. to find fault; to be critical
3. castigate • vb. to scold or punish severely
4. deprecate • vb. to show mild disapproval
5. deride • vb. to ridicule or make fun of; to scoff at
6. impugn • vb. To oppose or attack someone or something as false or refutable
7. rebuff • vb. To snub; to bluntly refuse
Practice • Directions: Write a sentence for each vocabulary word, using the word correctly.