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 |
|---|---|
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| cohorts | companion |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| calorific | caloric |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| stampede | a wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| solder | a metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces |