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 |
|---|---|
| fit | acceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| aggrandize | to make great or greater : increase |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| accolade | a mark of acknowledgment : award |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| loathe | to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |