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
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
incognitowith one's identity concealed
immunenot susceptible or responsive
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
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memorializeto address or petition by a memorial