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 |
|---|---|
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| rustle | to make or cause a rustle |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| ferocious | exhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality |
| sever | to put or keep apart : divide |
| collected | gathered together |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |