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
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
apiaristbeekeeper
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prateto talk long and idly : chatter
turpitudeinherent baseness : depravity
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
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hierarchya division of angels