Ridicule.
deride
'Moisture' is an eight-letter word meaning wetness.
The word "deride" is the verb form of the word "derision. " An example of the word "deride" in a sentence is "Don't deride his speech as being mediocre. "
An eight letter word for wealthy is affluent.
The word pace can be interpreted in many different ways. An eight letter word meaning pace is swiftness. This is a rapid pace.
Regardless of the word, the meaning would be wealthy.
A - The first letter of an eight letter word meaning wealthy is "A" for affluent.W - If it is a crossword puzzle, it could also be the word phrase "well-to-do."
Asperse is a synonym for deride.
Rich
Affluent
A for affluent
a for affluent