Be- (Really Important Prefix)

Question 1

belittle - to make someone feel really little; to put someone down; to disparage

Answer 1

Simon often belittles contestants on “American Idol” if they sing poorly.

Question 2

belie

Answer 2

• to lie in the sense of contradicting

In the movie Ten Things I Hate About You, the words in Kat’s poem actually belie her true feelings about Patrick.