GRE Word List
ADAGE
a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
The meaning of the word adage is a saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| venue | locale |
| simian | of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes |
| peripatetic | a follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| celerity | rapidity of motion or action |
| monochrome | a painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue |
| sentinel | sentry |