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
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
floefloating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
strewto spread by scattering
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
apiarya place where bees are kept
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct