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
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
manumitto release from slavery
symmetrybalanced proportions
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain