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
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
validateto make legally valid : ratify
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
hubbubnoise
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)