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
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
uniquebeing the only one : sole
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics