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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
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| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |