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
caterto provide a supply of food
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
surmountto prevail over : overcome
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt