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
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
betrothto promise to marry
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
replicateduplicate
underhandin a clandestine manner
heedto pay attention