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
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
blanchto take the color out of
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge