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
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
pantomimepantomimist
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser