GRE Word List
BELITTLE
disparage; depreciate
The meaning of the word belittle is disparage; depreciate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| squander | waste; spend foolishly |
| centrifuge | machine that separates substances by whirling them |
| intransigence | refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising |
| latent | present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential |
| stamina | power of endurance; strength; staying power |
| vulpine | like a fox; crafty |
| gastronomy | art and science of preparing and serving good food; CF. gastronome |
| upbraid | reprimand; severely scold |
| precis | abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text |
| tout | promote or publicize (one's goods or service); praise excessively (as a form of advertisement); CF. advertise |
