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
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
limpto walk lamely
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
smughighly self-satisfied