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
plumea feather of a bird: such as
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change