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 |
|---|---|
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| disproportion | lack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity |
| suffragist | one who advocates extension of suffrage especially to women |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |