GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

The meaning of the word putative is commonly accepted or supposed.

Random words

WordMeaning
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account