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").

Random words

WordMeaning
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly