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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carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
penchanta strong and continued inclination
veracioustruthful
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
replicateduplicate
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory