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

WordMeaning
pedagogythe art, science, or profession of teaching
sustainto give support or relief to
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
impuissanceweakness
incorporealnot corporeal : having no material body or form
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous