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
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
amalgama mixture of different elements
compulsorymandatory
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning