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 |
|---|---|
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| venue | locale |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| opus | work |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| auxiliary | offering or providing help |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| mishap | an unfortunate accident |
| forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |