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

WordMeaning
ripto tear or split apart or open
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
spatefreshet
skiffany of various small boats
unfetterto free from fetters
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism