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
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
plauditan act or round of applause
crevicea narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
uprightperpendicular
dulcetsweet to the taste
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
figurea number symbol : numeral
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person