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
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
billowingwave
cachea hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
maculatedmarked with spots : blotched
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
authoritarianof, relating to, or favoring blind submission to authority