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
besiegeto surround with armed forces
perditioneternal damnation
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
sparenot being used
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion