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
rightfuljust
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
antlerone of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age