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 |
|---|---|
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| quail | any of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |