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
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
leerysuspicious
wagto be in motion : stir
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
queryquestion
parochialof or relating to a church parish
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms