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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bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
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elaborationplanned or carried out with great care