GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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WordMeaning
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
dulltedious
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness