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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| feral | of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast |
| steep | lofty |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| azure | the blue color of the clear sky |
| indite | make up |
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |