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
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut