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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| forthcoming | being about to appear or to be produced or made available |
| pulmonary | of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs |
| uproarious | marked by uproar |
| delineate | to describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |