GRE Word List
BELITTLE
to speak slightingly of : disparage
The meaning of the word belittle is to speak slightingly of : disparage.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| shard | a piece or fragment of a brittle substance |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| herd | a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |