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
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
charlatanquack
tantruma fit of bad temper
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
countenancelook
adjurationa solemn oath
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group