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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ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
groovea long narrow channel or depression
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
transpireto take place : go on
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
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pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
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