GRE Word List
APHORISM
a concise statement of a principle
The meaning of the word aphorism is a concise statement of a principle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| unrequited | not requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| slew | a large number |
| hothead | a hotheaded person |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| sloth | disinclination to action or labor : indolence |