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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sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
claustrophobiaabnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
repercussionreflection