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
bestowto put to use : apply
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community
franticemotionally out of control
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
inveighto protest or complain bitterly or vehemently : rail