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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aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
shoveto push along
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cullto select from a group : choose
notableworthy of note : remarkable
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
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approbationcommendation