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 |
|---|---|
| circuit | a usually circular line encompassing an area |
| aristocracy | government by the best individuals or by a small privileged class |
| hallowed | holy |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| checkered | marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials |
| remediable | capable of being remedied |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| devoid | being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |