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
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
dichotomya division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
fiascoa complete failure
woefulfull of woe : grievous