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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is but one God |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| despise | to look down on with disrespect or aversion |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |