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 |
|---|---|
| conifer | any of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |