GRE Word List

BELITTLE

to speak slightingly of : disparage

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

Random words

WordMeaning
degradationthe act or process of degrading
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implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
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immobilitynot moving : motionless
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ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
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hazarda source of danger