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").

Random words

WordMeaning
whittlea large knife
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
improvidentnot provident : not foreseeing and providing for the future
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
abjureto renounce upon oath
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient