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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| partiality | the quality or state of being partial : bias |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |