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
dissonancelack of agreement
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
fervidvery hot : burning
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
hazarda source of danger
savoryhaving savor: such as
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
overthrowoverturn