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
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
fermentto undergo fermentation
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
charlatanquack
beleaguerbesiege