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

WordMeaning
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
tautologicalinvolving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory