GRE Word List
ADAGE
wise saying; proverb
The meaning of the word adage is wise saying; proverb.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| squelch | produce a splashing sound (when stepping through mud); crush; squash; CF. ΑψΘλΐ» ΐ§Ώ‘Ό Ήβΐ» Ά§ |
| determinate | having a fixed order of procedure; precisely defined; invariable; fixed; conclusive; final |
| extol | praise very highly; glorify |
| mantle | loose sleeveless outer garment; cloak; something that covers or envelops; the layer of the earth between the crust and the core |
| reciprocal | mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement |
| concatenate | link as in a chain |
| reprieve | postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of |
| unravel | disentangle; solve |
| statutory | created by statute or legislative action; regulated by statute; Ex. statutory age limit |
| contest | dispute; argue about the rightness of; compete for; try to win; Ex. contest the election results; Ex. contest a seat in Parliament; N. |
