GRE Word List
APHORISM
a concise statement of a principle
The meaning of the word aphorism is a concise statement of a principle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| antagonism | opposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle |
| seine | a large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| incorporate | to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |