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
snivelto run at the nose
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
finitehaving definite or definable limits
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
germanebeing at once relevant and appropriate : fitting
belateddelayed beyond the usual time