Word
mock
US/ˈmɑk/
UK/mˈɒk/
Definitions
01to tease or mimic
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to laugh at someone or make them look silly by copying what they say or do.
v. to treat with contempt or ridicule, often by mimicking the subject's speech or actions in a derisive manner.
“The older children began to mock his accent after he moved to the new school.”
“The satirist was known for his ability to mock the self-importance of local politicians through sharp, public imitations.”
02imitation or fake
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. not real, but made to look or seem like the real thing for practice.
adj. simulated or counterfeit; used to describe something that mimics a real object or event for training or deceptive purposes.
“The soldiers participated in a mock battle to prepare for the real conflict.”
“The interior designer used mock marble for the pillars to achieve a luxury aesthetic without the prohibitive cost of the natural stone.”
03practice exam
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English
n. an exam you take for practice before the real one.
n. a trial examination taken as practice before a final or official assessment.
Español:simulacro
“I did quite well in my history mocks, so I feel confident about the finals.”
“The school scheduled the mocks for early January to give students enough time to address their weaknesses before the summer session.”
Usage
Usually used in the plural form 'mocks' when referring to a series of exams.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“As Polanski asked him a question about data centres, Khan, whose parents came to the UK from Pakistan, mocked him by replying in Urdu.” “Mock turtle soup, made from a calf's head, became the budget-friendly and more frequently eaten version.” Etymology
From Middle English mokken, from Old French mocquer, moquier (“to deride, jeer”), from Middle Dutch mocken (“to mumble”) or Middle Low German mucken (“to grumble, talk with the mouth half-opened”), both from Proto-West Germanic mokkijan, mukkijan (“to low, bellow; mumble”), from Proto-Germanic mukkijaną, mūhaną (“to low, bellow, shout”), from Proto-Indo-European mūg-, mūk- (“to low, mumble”). Cognate with Dutch mokken (“to sulk; pout; mope; grumble”), Old High German firmucken (“to be stupid”), Modern German mucksen (“to utter a word; mumble; grumble”), West Frisian mokke (“to mope; sulk; grumble”), Swedish mucka (“to murmur”), dialectal Dutch mokkel (“kiss”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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