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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| ration | a food allowance for one day |
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |
| kneel | to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |