GRE Word List
PUTATIVE
commonly accepted or supposed
The meaning of the word putative is commonly accepted or supposed.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| forlorn | bereft |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |