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
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
laxloose
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
demurto take exception : object
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually