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
porouspossessing or full of pores
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
rescindto take away : remove
eventualcontingent
tactfulhaving or showing tact
outgoinggoing away : departing
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
reverberatereflect
fleeta number of warships under a single command