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
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
bevya large group or collection
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
executorone who executes something
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit