GRE Word List
BELITTLE
to speak slightingly of : disparage
The meaning of the word belittle is to speak slightingly of : disparage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| betray | to lead astray |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |