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
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
dabbleto work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest
charlatanquack
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
redressto set right : remedy
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
affidavita sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance