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
distortto twist (see twist
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
exegesisexposition
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
tactileperceptible by touch : tangible
treadto step or walk on or over
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance