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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
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| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
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| yen | a strong desire or propensity |