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
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
repositorya place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
cremateto subject to cremation