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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pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
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apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism