GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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WordMeaning
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
loftan upper room or floor : attic
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind