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
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
ravagean act or practice of ravaging