Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

AGGRANDIZE

  1. inane

  2. streak

  3. burgeon

  4. venerate

  5. belittle

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Aggrandize means to make something appear greater, more important, or powerful than it actually is - to enhance or increase in power or status. The opposite would be to diminish, minimize, or make something seem less significant. Option E 'belittle' means to cause something to seem less important or significant, which is the correct antonym. Options A, C, and D suggest unrelated concepts.

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