GRE Word List
EUPHEMISM
the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
The meaning of the word euphemism is the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| refrain | curb |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| headlong | headfirst |
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
| articulate | expressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| delve | excavate |
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |