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
relentto become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
barefacedhaving the face uncovered:
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
abortiveprematurely born
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn