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
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
botchan inflammatory sore
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
rightfuljust
scotchscottish
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
gratiswithout charge or recompense : free
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily