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
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth