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Vocabulary Entry
mock
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A teasing or contemptuous remark.
Example Sentences
"Her mock of my accent made me feel self-conscious."
"He couldn't help but laugh at the mock his friend made."
"The comedian's jokes were filled with clever mock aimed at the audience."
V
verb
To make fun of someone or something in a teasing way.
Example Sentences
"They love to mock each other's fashion sense."
"It's not nice to mock someone for their mistakes."
"She mocked his serious tone by exaggerating her own expressions."
A
adjective
Not genuine or real; intended for practice or imitation.
Example Sentences
"The mock exam helped students prepare for the real test."
"They held a mock trial to teach students about the legal process."
"He gave a mock presentation to practice his speech."