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
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
franticemotionally out of control
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
slaughterthe act of killing
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts