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
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
unearthlynot earthly: such as
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
connoisseurexpert
emanateto come out from a source
pinnacea light sailing ship