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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| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| impassioned | filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |
| tranquillity | the quality or state of being tranquil |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| tardy | moving slowly : sluggish |
| grouch | a fit of bad temper |