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
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
bestialof or relating to beasts
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
impoliticnot politic : unwise
sidetracksiding
invalidateto make invalid