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
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
unassumingnot assuming : modest
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
jesta joking or mocking remark
disputatiousinclined to dispute
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
gallbrazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence
pitfalltrap
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident