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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bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
filthfoul or putrid matter
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response