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
pendantsomething suspended: such as
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
beelinea straight direct course
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
wardthe action or process of guarding
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern