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
detonationthe action or process of detonating
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
smotherto kill by depriving of air
extolto praise highly : glorify
psychiatrista medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders : a specialist in psychiatry
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery