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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WordMeaning
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
vendettablood feud
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task