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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pudding | blood sausage |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
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| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
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