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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| synthesis | the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole |
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| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
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| muted | being mute : silent |