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
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
smudgeto make a smudge on
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily