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 |
|---|---|
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |
| fiend | devil |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |