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
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
apiaristbeekeeper
paragona model of excellence or perfection
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
shearto cut off the hair from