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
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
rarefiedbeing less dense
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
lodewaterway
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke