GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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WordMeaning
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
wrytwist
epicureone with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself