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
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
libidinoushaving or marked by lustful desires : lascivious
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
determinatehaving defined limits
pinnacea light sailing ship
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college