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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beneficiary | a person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| crass | gross |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| plebeian | a member of the Roman plebs |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| recipient | one that receives : receiver |