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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wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
perorationthe concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration
homespunspun or made at home
anarchyabsence of government
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
tricksterone who tricks: such as
adventthe period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent