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 |
|---|---|
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| provenance | origin |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |
| culvert | a transverse drain |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| droop | to hang or incline downward |
| scenario | an outline or synopsis of a play |