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 |
|---|---|
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| spate | freshet |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| passe | past one's prime |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |