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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| debut | a first appearance |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| somber | so shaded as to be dark and gloomy |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| emancipate | to free from restraint, control, or the power of another |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |