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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| delusion | something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated |
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| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
| amphibian | an amphibious organism |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |