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

WordMeaning
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
peccadilloa slight offense
assailto attack violently : assault
saboteurone that practices sabotage
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality