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
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rotundaa round building
tillerone that tills : cultivator
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
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