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
oozea soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
facultyability
maternalof, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
striatedmarked with striations or striae
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
quietudea quiet state : repose