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

WordMeaning
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
pastoralof, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
quenchput out
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil