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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rescindto take away : remove
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ebullientboiling
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
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unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes