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
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food
gauchelacking social experience or grace
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
cullto select from a group : choose