GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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WordMeaning
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
finishedentirely done
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
hazarda source of danger
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government