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
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
tangiblecapable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
genialitymarked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
homespunspun or made at home
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing