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 |
|---|---|
| scintilla | spark |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| perspicacious | of acute mental vision or discernment : keen |
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |