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
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
haphappening
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
igniteto set afire
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition