GRE Word List
APOTHEGM
pithy, compact saying
The meaning of the word apothegm is pithy, compact saying.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| forthcoming | happening in the near future; ready; willing to help; Ex. No answer was forthcoming. |
| prurient | having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire |
| gangrene | decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous |
| pensive | dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over |
| orifice | mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth |
| maculated | spotted; stained; CF. immaculate |
| earn | gain for the performance of service or labor; gain (something that one deserves); deserve |
| hazy | slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind |
| seasonal | of a particular season; Ex. seasonal rise in employment |
| demure | (of a woman or child) grave; quiet and serious; coy; pretending to be demure |
