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 |
|---|---|
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| ensconce | shelter |
| reparable | capable of being repaired |
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| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |