GRE Word List
APHORISM
a concise statement of a principle
The meaning of the word aphorism is a concise statement of a principle.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |