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
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
elusivetending to elude: such as