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
subsidya grant or gift of money: such as
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
genuflectto bend the knee
paramountsuperior to all others : supreme
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste