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
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance