GRE Word List

SOLECISM

an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence

The meaning of the word solecism is an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence.

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WordMeaning
imminentready to take place : happening soon
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent