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 |
|---|---|
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| hoary | gray or white with or as if with age |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |