Vocabulary Word
Word: litotes
Definition: understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''
Definition: understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''
More Vocab Words
::: appraise - estimate value of; N. appraisal::: inequity - unfairness; ADJ. inequitable
::: overture - musical introduction to a long musical piece; first offer or proposal (to begin talks in the hope of reaching an agreement); Ex. overtures for peace
::: espouse - adopt; support (an idea or aim); marry; N. espousal
::: discredit - defame; disgrace; destroy confidence in; disbelieve; N. CF. discreditable: causing discredit; shameful
::: inimical - (of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy
::: entrance - put under a spell(condition caused by magical power); carry away(fill with strong feeling) with emotion; put into a trance; fill with delight
::: dapper - neat and trim (in appearance); (of small men) neat in appearance and quick in movements; neat; spry
::: caricature - distortion; burlesque
::: discompose - disturb the composure of; confuse
