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 |
|---|---|
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| guileless | innocent |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| determinate | having defined limits |
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| spatial | relating to, occupying, or having the character of space |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |