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
perditioneternal damnation
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
ventto provide with a vent
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely