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 |
|---|---|
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| writ | something written : writing |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| earthy | of, relating to, or consisting of earth |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |