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 |
|---|---|
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
| striated | marked with striations or striae |
| rampart | a protective barrier : bulwark |
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| application | an act of applying: |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |