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
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
pontificalepiscopal attire
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
endemicbelonging or native to a particular people or country
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear