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
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
evoketo call forth or up: such as
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
incognitowith one's identity concealed
spatefreshet
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust