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
touchingcapable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion
inditemake up
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
smotherto kill by depriving of air
vendorone that vends : seller
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture