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
inclusivebroad in orientation or scope
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
reprisea musical repetition:
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult