GRE Word List

SENTENTIOUS

given to or abounding in aphoristic expression

The meaning of the word sententious is given to or abounding in aphoristic expression.

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WordMeaning
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
subsideto sink or fall to the bottom : settle
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
condigndeserved
culminationthe action of culminating
deferput off
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark