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 |
|---|---|
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| cohesion | the act or state of sticking together tightly |
| auspicious | showing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
| dally | to act playfully |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |