GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
slaughterthe act of killing