GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

Random words

WordMeaning
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
enmitypositive, active, and typically mutual hatred or ill will
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
blemishto spoil by a flaw
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent