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
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
requiteto make return for : repay
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
fiatan authoritative or arbitrary order : decree
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound