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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miscreant | unbelieving |
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lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
gentility | the condition of belonging to the gentry |
heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
abide | to bear patiently : tolerate |
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