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
enunciateto make a definite or systematic statement of
exploitdeed
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
tithea tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment