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
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
politypolitical organization
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
affirmationthe act of affirming
surmountto prevail over : overcome