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
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
collectedgathered together
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum