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
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
analgesican agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
hordea political subdivision of central Asian nomads
inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect