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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digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
deftcharacterized by facility and skill
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax