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
zealota zealous person
implodeto burst inward
notcha V-shaped indentation
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
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mutinousdisposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
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