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
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness