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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|---|---|
| impregnate | to cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |