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
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
passiveacted upon by an external agency
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession