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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animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
providentfrugal
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset