GRE Word List
SOLECISM
nonstandard grammatical construction; construction that is flagrantly incorrect grammatically; violation of social etiquette
The meaning of the word solecism is nonstandard grammatical construction; construction that is flagrantly incorrect grammatically; violation of social etiquette.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chauvinist | blindly devoted patriot; zealous adherent of a group, cause, or sex; ADJ. chauvinistic; CF. chauvinism; Nicolas Chauvin |
| inexorable | relentless; unyielding; implacable; not capable of being changed by entreaty or efforts; Ex. inexorable price rises |
| opportune | timely; well-chosen |
| celerity | speed; rapidity |
| expurgate | clean; remove offensive parts of a book |
| chip | lose a small piece from the surface or edge; N: small piece broken off something; CF. French fry; Potato chip/crisp |
| dissolution | disintegration; reduction to a liquid form; looseness in morals; sensual indulgence; debauchery; ADJ. dissolute: lacking in moral restraint; leading an immoral life |
| annul | make void |
| actuary | someone who advises insurance companies |
| sidetrack | switch (a railroad car) to a siding; divert from a main issue; N. CF. siding: short section of railroad track connected by switches with a main track |
