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.

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WordMeaning
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
clapperone that claps: such as
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
garishclothed in vivid colors
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form