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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| Word | Meaning |
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| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |
| gracious | marked by kindness and courtesy |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |