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| 1-8 of 8Aphorism flashcard sets | |||
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| # | Title | Terms | Date |
| 1 | Aphorismen 13. Oktoberby ashleymorse | 3 terms | October 13, 2009 |
| 2 | Aphorismenby ashleymorse | 6 terms | September 28, 2009 |
| 3 | Aphorismen 1. Oktoberby ashleymorse | 3 terms | October 7, 2009 |
| 4 | ♥Aphorismsby shayshay1029 | 36 terms | November 12, 2008 |
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| 5 | Gaither Aphorismsby rahulsastry | 48 terms | December 4, 2007 |
| 6 | Latin III Aphorisms Part IIby rahulsastry | 43 terms | May 10, 2008 |
| 7 | Aphorismsby obeythecougar | 30 terms | May 14, 2007 |
| 8 | Aphorismsby obeythecougar | 3 terms | May 14, 2007 |
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| aphorism definitions | |||
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| # | Definition | Sets | |
| 1 | a concise statement of a truth or principle | 71 sets | |
| 2 | pithy maxim or saying; adj. aphoristic | 54 sets | |
| 3 | a concise wisdom | 49 sets | |
| 4 | a brief, cleverly worded statement that makes a wise observation about life. | 44 sets | |
| 5 | a short saying stating a general truth | 31 sets | |
| 6 | a short pithy instructive saying | 22 sets | |
| 7 | n. proverb. | 17 sets | |
| 8 | a short saying | 16 sets | |
| 9 | a short statement of a principle | 16 sets | |
| 10 | (n.) - a short saying | 16 sets | |
| 11 | a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation | 14 sets | |
| 12 | a brief, often witty saying; a proverb | 13 sets | |
| 13 | proverb | 12 sets | |
| 14 | saying | 12 sets | |
| 15 | old saying or short, pithy statement | 12 sets | |
| 16 | pithy maxim or saying | 11 sets | |
| 17 | a brief often witty saying; a proverb | 10 sets | |
| 18 | a concise statement of a principle | 10 sets | |
| 19 | a terse statement that expresses a general truth or moral principle | 9 sets | |
| 20 | a short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment | 9 sets | |
| 21 | n. pithy maxim | 9 sets | |
| 22 | a short, pithy statement of a generally accepted truth or sentiment. | 8 sets | |
| 23 | a short and usually witty saying. | 8 sets | |
| 24 | a short, astute statement of a general truth. | 8 sets | |
| 25 | proverb. | 8 sets | |
| 26 | "a brief statement which expresses an observation on life usually intended as a wise observation. benjamin franklin's ""poor richard's almanac"" contains numerous examples one of which is drive thy business; let it not drive thee." | 8 sets | |
| 27 | brief saying; proverb | 8 sets | |
| 28 | pithy maxim | 7 sets | |
| 29 | a wise saying; an adage; a maxim | 7 sets | |
| 30 | a concise statement designed to make a point or illustrate a commonly held belief | 7 sets | |
| 31 | a short statement of truth or principle; an adage | 6 sets | |
| 32 | a tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage | 6 sets | |
| 33 | a saying or maxim | 6 sets | |
| 34 | a short, astute statement of a general truth | 6 sets | |
| 35 | adage | 6 sets | |
| 36 | a terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general truth or moral principle | 6 sets | |
| 37 | a terse statement of known authorship which expresses a general truth or a moral principle | 6 sets | |
| 38 | a concise,sometimes witty saying that expresses a principle, truth, or observation. | 5 sets | |
| 39 | a saying | 5 sets | |
| 40 | n. a concise statement of a truth or principle | 5 sets | |