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
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
effusionan act of effusing
pinnacea light sailing ship
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear