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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resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
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congruentcongruous
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
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ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
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