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
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
aspirantone who aspires
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
veracioustruthful
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity