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
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
edicta proclamation having the force of law
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
ligneousof or resembling wood
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
frigidintensely cold
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain