GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
abominateto hate or loathe intensely : abhor
distendextend
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety