Which option most closely defines belie?

• A. Give a false representation to; disguise or misrepresent
• B. Show to be false; contradict; prove false
• C. Reveal the truth
• D. Accept as true

Answer: (A)

Belie centers on creating a false impression or disguising the true nature of something. The best choice captures this idea: to give a false representation to; disguise or misrepresent. It’s about appearances or evidence not aligning with reality, making something seem other than it actually is. For example, “Her calm demeanor belies her anxiety” shows how outward behavior can mislead about inner feelings. The other ideas point to different actions—revealing the truth, accepting something as true, or outright proving something false—none of which precisely convey the sense of misleading impression that belie carries.