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
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
choicethe act of choosing : selection
denominationan act of denominating
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones