GRE Word List

APHORISM

a concise statement of a principle

The meaning of the word aphorism is a concise statement of a principle.

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WordMeaning
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
diabolicalof, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
oculistophthalmologist
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
impenetrableincapable of being penetrated or pierced
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
salineconsisting of or containing salt
effeteno longer fertile
engrossto copy or write in a large hand