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
alludeto make indirect reference
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
demolitionthe act of demolishing
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
poisebalance
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication