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").

Random words

WordMeaning
ineluctablenot to be avoided, changed, or resisted : inevitable
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
peerlessmatchless
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
hortatoryhortative
traverseto go or travel across or over
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
rightfuljust