GRE Word List

LITOTES

understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")

The meaning of the word litotes is understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy").

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WordMeaning
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
vendorone that vends : seller
immaculatespotlessly clean
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish