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
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
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bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
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