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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| brook | creek |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| hibernal | of, relating to, or occurring in winter |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| lexicographer | an author or editor of a dictionary |