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
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
elysianof or relating to Elysium
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
stenchstink
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay