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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WordMeaning
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
immaculatespotlessly clean
equipoisea state of equilibrium
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
cloistera monastic establishment
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
licensepermission to act
beneficentdoing or producing good
impoliticnot politic : unwise
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