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
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
gustoan individual or special taste
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
lewdobscene
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful