GRE Word List

BELITTLE

to speak slightingly of : disparage

The meaning of the word belittle is to speak slightingly of : disparage.

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WordMeaning
atypicalnot typical : irregular
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
nominalof, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class