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
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
deferput off
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another