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 |
|---|---|
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| voluble | easily rolling or turning : rotating |
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
