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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| vagary | an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion |
| concur | to express agreement |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| propagate | to cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction |
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| barterer | to trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services |
| caption | the part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed |