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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relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
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reposea state of resting after exertion or strain
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prescienceforeknowledge of events:
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