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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| atavism | recurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination |
| anemia | a condition in which the blood is deficient in red blood cells, in hemoglobin, or in total volume |
| hallowed | holy |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| whine | to utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |