GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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WordMeaning
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
fanaticismfanatic outlook or behavior
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
missivea written communication : letter
begetto procreate as the father : sire
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain