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 |
|---|---|
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| replicate | duplicate |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| imbibe | drink |
| mischance | bad luck |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| scrimmage | a minor battle : skirmish |