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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| aperture | an opening or open space : hole |
| stilted | pompous |
| argot | the language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |