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 |
|---|---|
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| debut | a first appearance |
| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |