GRE Word List

PROVERB

a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage

The meaning of the word proverb is a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage.

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WordMeaning
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
denominationan act of denominating
poisebalance
mysticmystical
constituenta member of a constituency
ensconceshelter
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last