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
cipherzero
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
implicationsomething implied: such as
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully