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 |
|---|---|
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| disengage | to release from something that engages or involves |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| disburse | to pay out : expend especially from a fund |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |