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GATE 2020 CE (CE2) – Question 2

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Grammar and Vocabulary · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Choose the replacement for “belittle” without changing meaning: “Now-a-days, most children have a tendency to belittle the legitimate concerns of their parents.”

  1. disparage
  2. applaud
  3. reduce
  4. begrudge

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Correct answer: (A) disparage

Explanation

Belittle means dismiss or speak of something as unimportant. Disparage preserves that negative judgement. Applaud is opposite,reduce concerns quantity,and begrudge means resent giving or allowing. **Answer:A**.