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 |
|---|---|
| militate | to have weight or effect |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |