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 |
|---|---|
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
| horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |
| tirade | a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| irrevocable | not possible to revoke : unalterable |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |