competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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vil·i·pend
 (v  l   -p  nd  )
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TRANSITIVE VERB:
vil·i·pend·ed
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vil·i·pend·ing
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vil·i·pends
- To view or treat with contempt; despise.
- To speak ill of; disparage.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English vilipenden, from Old French vilipender, from Latin v lipendere : v lis, worthless; see wes-
3 in Indo-European roots + pendere, to consider, weigh; see (s)pen- in Indo-European roots
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