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
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
invalidnot valid:
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
duressforcible restraint or restriction
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
tightwada close or miserly person
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing