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 |
|---|---|
| galaxy | milky way galaxy |
| kleptomaniac | a person evidencing kleptomania |
| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| topography | the art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations |
| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
| climactic | of, relating to, or constituting a climax |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |