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.

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WordMeaning
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
sequesterto set apart : segregate
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox