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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| Word | Meaning |
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| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |
| scourge | whip |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
| burlesque | a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation |
| mediate | occupying a middle position |
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |