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
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
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smudgeto make a smudge on
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
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indissolublenot dissoluble
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
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