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
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
executionerone who executes
viablecapable of living
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
constraintthe act of constraining
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive