GRE Word List
LITOTES
understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''
The meaning of the word litotes is understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fictitious | imaginary; non-existent; purposely invented to deceive; untrue; Ex. fictitious name/boyfriend; CF. fictional |
| clout | great influence (especially political or social); hard blow with fist |
| mellifluous | (of words or a voice) sweetly or smoothly flowing; melodious; having a pleasant tune |
| maverick | rebel; nonconformist (in a group) |
| decelerate | slow down |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| tact | skill or sensitivity in dealing with people without causing offence |
| inclement | stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement |
| pert | (esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat |
| cynosure | object of general attention; person or thing that is a center of attention; CF. Ursa Minor |
