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
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
purportedreputed