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
dissipateto break up and drive off
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
deliriuman acute (see acute
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats