GRE Word List
UNDERSTATE
to represent as less than is the case
The meaning of the word understate is to represent as less than is the case.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| panoramic | of, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| expound | to set forth : state |
| historic | historical |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |