GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
reveriedaydream
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
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