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 |
|---|---|
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| leery | suspicious |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| query | question |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |