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
sidetracksiding
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
egotismexcessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
hirsutehairy
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval