Belie

"The company's massive profits belie the claim that the industry is in decline." (The success proves the "decline" theory wrong). Practice Quiz

because to belie is to give a false idea of something, which is exactly what misrepresenting does. "The company's massive profits belie the claim that

because it describes a cause-and-effect relationship rather than a contradiction of appearance. "The company's massive profits belie the claim that

If a runner's "relaxed stride belied her exhaustion," what is actually happening?A) She is not tired at all.B) She looks tired and is running slowly.C) She is very tired, but she doesn't look like it.D) She is running so fast that she becomes exhausted. Answer Key & Explanations Question 1: B) Misrepresent ✅ "The company's massive profits belie the claim that