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
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
submergeto put under water
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
deifyto make a god of
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)