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 |
|---|---|
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
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| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| hazard | a source of danger |
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