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
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
mishapan unfortunate accident
fabricateinvent
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable