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
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
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indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
brookcreek
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
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