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.

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WordMeaning
mishapan unfortunate accident
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
piscatorialpiscatory
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force