GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
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concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
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nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
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