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 |
|---|---|
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| firebrand | a piece of burning wood |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| pulmonary | of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |