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 |
|---|---|
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| guileless | innocent |
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| finished | entirely done |
| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| purveyor | one that purveys |