GRE Word List

PUTATIVE

commonly accepted or supposed

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

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WordMeaning
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
gustythe sensation of taste
eugenicrelating to or fitted for the production of good offspring
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy