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
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
acuitykeenness of perception
allureto entice by charm or attraction
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
condigndeserved
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter