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
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
brochurepamphlet
whittlea large knife
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
rubrican authoritative rule
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved