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 |
|---|---|
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| congenial | pleasant |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| tautological | involving or containing rhetorical tautology : redundant |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |