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
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
reverberatereflect
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge