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
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
requiteto make return for : repay
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
flipto toss so as to cause to turn over in the air