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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| diverse | differing from one another : unlike |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| symmetry | balanced proportions |