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
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
dissonancelack of agreement
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden