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
connoisseurexpert
repudiateto refuse to accept
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
belieto give a false impression of
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future