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 |
|---|---|
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| haggle | to cut roughly or clumsily : hack |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| fabricate | invent |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |