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
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
supersedeto cause to be set aside
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
homilya usually short sermon
hivea container for housing honeybees
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as