GRE Word List

APOTHEGM

a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism

The meaning of the word apothegm is a short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism.

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prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
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polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
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skiffany of various small boats
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