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
smughighly self-satisfied
hydrophobiarabies
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish
tactfulhaving or showing tact
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease