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 |
|---|---|
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| brisk | keenly alert : lively |
| regime | regimen |
| retentive | having the power, property, or capacity of retaining |
| recline | to cause or permit to incline backwards |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| encipher | to convert (a message) into cipher |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |