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 |
|---|---|
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| sleek | slick |
| effusion | an act of effusing |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| retribution | recompense |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |