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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WordMeaning
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
retributionrecompense
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated