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
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
durationcontinuance in time