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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
stem_fromarise from; originate from
viablecapable of living
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn