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
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
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finitehaving definite or definable limits
roseateresembling a rose especially in color
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
naivetea naive remark or action
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)