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

WordMeaning
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
quizzicalcomically quaint
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions