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
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
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agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar