GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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WordMeaning
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding