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
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
unfrockdefrock
diversediffering from one another : unlike
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
paltryinferior