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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grandeurthe quality or state of being grand : magnificence
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sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
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maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
mashto reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
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