GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
encomiasticone that praises : eulogist
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
inopportuneinconvenient
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
bullya blustering, browbeating person
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler