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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perquisite | a privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages |
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| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
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| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| blemish | to spoil by a flaw |
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