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
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
inclementlacking mildness: such as
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent