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
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
reparteea quick and witty reply
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facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
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resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
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