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
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
betrothto promise to marry
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
wantonmerciless
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste