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
timbrethe quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
pitfalltrap
debuta first appearance
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
adjointo add or attach by joining
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
mimicryan instance of mimicking